Not to go to Barcelona 💥 Official: 22-year-old Nico renews contract with Biba until 2035, and the termination fee increases by more than 50%

Official news, 22-year-old Nico Williams renewed his contract with Bilbao until 2035! The amount of the termination clause increased by more than 50% compared with the previous contract (EUR 58 million)!

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Official Announcement↓

Athletic Bilbao Club reached an agreement with Nico Williams to extend the contract originally scheduled to expire in 2027 by eight seasons until June 30, 2035. The amount of the contract termination clause increased by more than 50% compared with the previous one.

"When making a decision, the most important thing for me is my heart. I am in the place where I want to be, and with my family, this is my home. Come on, compete!" Nico made an emotional statement in the club's official renewal video.

This loyal new contract sets a milestone in the history of the Red and White Army, continuing the path of trust in sports programs pioneered by Unai Simon, Sanchet, Danny Vivian, Joregisar, Prados and head coach Valverde. Of course, there is also his brother - Inaghi Williams, the current captain who has become the club legend. Nico will continue to wear the No. 10 jersey inherited from Munyain and use the Champions League as a new stage. In the face of dazzling quotations, he still chose to stay behind. This is not only a complete victory for Athletic Bilbao, but also the glory of the "WIN combination" (the brothers Nico and Inaghi).

These ambitious lions not only long for victory, but also insist on realizing their dreams with their beloved Bilbao. They know very well that in the sports world, the more difficult the challenges, the more valuable the victory is.

Nico Williams, born in Pamplona in 2002, joined Athletic Bilbao as a junior in the 2013/14 season (one year after his brother joined Lesama). After training at all levels of youth training echelons, he completed his first team debut at the age of 18 on April 28, 2021. In his five seasons with the first team, he has played in 167 official games, won the King's Cup with the team, and has successively qualified for the UEFA Cup (to the semi-finals) and the Champions League.

Nico's breakthrough ability and offensive contribution in recent seasons are decisive. His sharp breakthrough and amazing speed have scored 31 goals for the team, creating countless opportunities and becoming a nightmare for all opponents' defenses. In addition to his performance on the court, his international influence is also extraordinary: he won the MVP of the 2024 European Cup final (winning with the Spanish team) and was shortlisted for the Golden Globe Awards (No. 15), which made him an important spokesperson for the club's global image.

The competitive philosophy of free choice is the club's unique pride. This renewal of Nico actively promoted by the contract has made all Bilbao fans feel proud and outlined an exciting grand blueprint.

This is the famous competitive club, this is the unique Athletic Bilbao.

22-year-old Nico Williams played 45 games for Athletic Bilbao last season, contributing 11 goals and 7 assists. Nico joined Biba youth training from Osasuna Athletics Youth Training in 2013 and has been with the team for 12 years. His original contract with Biba expired in June 2027, and the current German turnover price is 70 million euros.

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